24 February 2012

Editorial: India’s “Look East” Power Play

By Trefor Moss

There's an engaging subplot to the headline narrative of the strategic tussle between China and the United States for influence in the Asia-Pacific: the quiet success of India in reaching out to Southeast Asian countries.

Through its Look East policy India has of course been courting its East Asian neighbours for a long time now; but in recent months New Delhi has been making impressive strides in strengthening its defense ties in Southeast Asia.
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